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Swan Murano Glass Licio Zanetti Murano Glass Brass Red
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Swan Murano glass Licio Zanetti murano glass brass red.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Licio Zanetti Murano glass snail figurine , 1970s Italy
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Delft, NL
Licio Zanetti Murano glass snail figurine , 1970s Italy
Dimensions: 18cm Width, 10cm Height, 9cm
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Licio Zanetti Murano Glass Sommerso Lattimo Bird Sculpture, Italy
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Miami, FL
Licio Zanetti Murano Glass Sommerso Lattimo Bird Sculpture, Italy
Offered for sale is a large
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Licio Zanetti Murano Glass Sommerso Lattimo Dolphin Sculpture Italy circa 1980
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Miami, FL
Licio Zanetti Murano Glass Sommerso Lattimo Dolphin Sculpture Italy circa 1980
Offered for sale is
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
H 15.5 in W 11.25 in D 4 in
Licio Zanetti Glass Murano Sculpture
By Licio Zanetti
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1970s modern Licio Zanetti Murano glass sculpture, in vintage original condition with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
SIGNED Licio Zanetti Murano Clear Glass Fish Sculpture
By Zanetti Murano, Licio Zanetti
Located in Bolton, GB
Description
This is a magnificent Venetian clear glass fish sculpture, made on the island of Murano
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Murano glass fish sculpture by Licio Zanetti. The fish is signed on the bottom and has beautiful
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Murano glass fish sculpture by Licio Zanetti. The fish is signed on the bottom and has beautiful
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Smoked Glass Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Abstract Murano smoke color glass fish sculpture by Licio Zanetti. The fish is signed on the bottom
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Zanetti centerpiece, Murano, 1970s.
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Palermo, PA
Centrotavola in vetro di Murano, produzione di Licio Zanetti, anni '70 circa.
Presenti etichette di
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Zanetti tall vase, Murano, 1970s.
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Palermo, PA
Vaso alto in vetro di Murano firmato Licio Zanetti, produzione degli anni '70 circa.
Ottime
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Zanetti centerpiece, Murano glass, 1970s.
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Palermo, PA
Grande centrotavola in vetro di Murano rosa e nero, produzione Zanetti, anni '70 circa.
Presenti
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Bowl w/Bullicante, Gold Polveri, Original Label Pustetto & Zanetti
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Bowl w/Bullicante, Gold Polveri, Original Label Pustetto & Zanetti - CLOSING SALE
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 2 in W 4.25 in D 4.5 in
Transparent Clear Murano Art Glass Large Bowl Dish by Zanetti Murano Signed
By Zanetti Murano
Located in Toronto, ON
Spectacular transparent clear art glass decorative piece by Zanetti Murano. This splendid
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
H 2.87 in W 12.25 in D 8.62 in
Zanetti vase, Murano glass, 1970s.
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
centuries for its superlative glass production- circa 1970 by the esteemed studio Licio Zanetti. Realized in
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Midcentury L. Zanetti Style Murano Glass Angel Sculpture Gold Leaf, Italy, 1970s
By Zanetti Murano
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful Murano glass miniature depicting a kneeling angel. Clear glass with amber and gold shaped
Category
Vintage 1970s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
H 8.67 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Licio Zanetti Abstract Murano Glass Frog Sculpture Italy Mid-Century Modern
By Licio Zanetti, Zanetti Murano
Located in Miami, FL
Licio Zanetti abstract Murano glass Frog made in Italy, Mid-Century Modern.
Made with the Massello
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Licio Zanetti Abstract Murano Glass Fish, Whale or Dolphin Sculpture on Rock
By Licio Zanetti, Zanetti Murano
Located in Miami, FL
Licio Zanetti abstract murano glass Fish, Whale or Dolphin Sculpture stylized on a hand carved
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Massive Sculpural pink Vase, Murano "Sommerso"Artenuove by Pustetto e Zanetti
By Arte Nuova Murano
Located in Milano, IT
Massive Sculpural pink Vase, Murano "Sommerso"Artenuove by Pustetto e Zanetti
Large and heavy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti, 1960s
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Murano Alexandrite Purple Blue Neodymium Glass Fish Figure by Licio Zanetti
Spectacular XXL Murano
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Licio Zanetti Mid Century Murano glass sculptured cockerel
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Norwich, GB
Murano clear glass hand sculptured cockerel by Licio Zanetti. Signed to base. Circa 1960-70.
Very
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Lucio Zanetti Murano Art Glass Fish Sculpture
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Toledo, OH
Lucio Zanetti Murano art glass fish sculpture and it is signed. Very light wear on the bottom
Category
20th Century European Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Vintage Licio Zanetti Midcentury Murano Glass Shark Sculpture
By Licio Zanetti
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully crafted sculpture by Licio Zanetti, circa 1960s. The condition of the glass is clean
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Clear Murano Glass Hummingbird Sculpture by Licio Zanetti
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Italian clear Murano glass hummingbird sculpture by Licio Zanetti.
Signed Zanetti L
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Licio Zanetti Mid-Century Modern Murano Blown Glass Swan
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mouth-blown Murano glass swan, work of the Murano artist Licio Zanetti, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Exceptional Licio Zanetti Monumental Murano Glass Decanter
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Buchanan, MI
Exceptional Licio Zanetti monumental Murano glass decanter very heavy and sculptural.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Arte Nuova / Pustetto & Zanetti Murano Green & Amber Glass Ashtray Bowl
Located in Bolton, GB
Murano, near Venice, Italy. In a stunning combination of green and amber glass encased in clear glass
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair Large Zanetti Glass Seal Sculptures, Murano, Italy
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of large heavy hand-blown clear Murano glass seal sculptures by Licio Zanetti.
In 1956 Zanetti
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Arte Nuova Pustetto & Zanetti Murano Gold Leaf Bubble Glass Bowl
Located in Bolton, GB
A pink and clear glass ashtray bowl, with gold leaf inclusions and 'a bolle' controlled bubble
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Monumental Art Glass Vase by Licio Zanetti, Murano, circa 1970s
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Monumental Art Glass Vase by Licio Zanetti, Murano, circa 1970s
A large art glass vase handmade by
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Licio Zanetti Murano Clear Glass Sculptural Bird Decorated Bowl, Signed
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Doylestown, PA
Hand-blown transparent Murano glass bird decorated bowl by Licio Zanetti, mid 20th century.
This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Zanetti Blu Murano Art Glass Bottle 1960 Etched Glass Italian Design Minimal
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Zanetti Blu Murano art glass bottle 1960 etched glass Italian design minimal.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Double Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti, 1960s
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large and elegant Murano glass art sculpture representing two fish perched on molded base.
This
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Glass Sculpture by Licio Zanetti "Birds in Flight"
By Licio Zanetti
Located in New York, NY
Murano Art glass sculpture by Licio Zanetti, "Birds In Flight". Beautifully handmade art glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Brass, Iron
Licio Zanetti, Large Mid-Century Murano Glass Dolphin Sculpture from 60s
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Catania, CT
Great manufacturing for this large sculpture made from clear Murano glass. Signed on the base by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
H 20.48 in W 10.24 in D 7.09 in
Large Art Glass Horn by Licio Zanetti for Murano Glass Studios
By Vintage Murano Gallery, Licio Zanetti
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous large art glass horn by Licio Zanetti for Murano Glass Studios, circa 1970s. The horn
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Toucan Sculpture Signed by Licio Zanetti
By Licio Zanetti
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated and whimsical glass Toucan sculpture was realized in Murano, Italy- the island
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Zanetti vase, Murano glass, 1970s.
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Palermo, PA
Vaso nei toni del grigio in vetro di Murano, produzione Licio Zanetti, anni '70 circa.
Ottime
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass and Bronze Sculpture with Two Birds by Zanetti
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid century sculpture depicting two hand blown cockatoos perched on a doré bronze tree on a glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
H 28.5 in W 15 in D 9 in
ZANETTI fish Murano with applied parts "piece unique"
By Antonio Zanetti
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Murano glass by ZANETTI "piece unique" with applied parts sculpture.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian International Style Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Zanetti Murano vase, Italy, 1970s.
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Palermo, PA
Vaso alto in vetro Muranese, firma di Licio Zanetti, periodo anni '70 circa.
Ottime condizioni
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Art Glass Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An abstract Murano glass sculpture of a fish by Licio Zanetti for Zanetti Vetreria Artistica. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Decorative Objects Sculpures Cats Murano Glass Zanetti Midcentury 70s Set of 2
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Palermo, IT
. Signature embossed on the bottom of the base.
Each individual cat was made of two-tone Murano glass, the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
H 9.06 in W 2.84 in D 3.75 in
Mid-century modern murano art glass woman sculpture by Licio Zanetti Italy 1970
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Mid-century modern murano art glass woman sculpture by Licio Zanetti Italy 1970
This stunning
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
H 25.6 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
8.5 Inch Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Fish Sculpture, Licio Zanetti or Seguso
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Warrenton, OR
8.5 Inch Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Fish Sculpture, Licio Zanetti or Seguso (suspected
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 6 in W 8.5 in D 2 in
Pair Of Murano Zamfirico Glass Quail Bird Sculptures Signed Licio Zanetti
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Torquay, GB
Mid-Century Murano zamfirico glass birds by Licio Zanetti, circa 1960s.
Charming sculptures of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
H 3.15 in W 6.7 in D 2.37 in
Murano Crystal Glass Angel Fish Sculture On Wave by Licio Zanetti
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Crafted by the well-known glass artist Licio Zanetti, this Angel Fish figurine features a clear
Category
Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Licio Zanetti centerpiece, Murano, 1970s.
Located in Palermo, PA
Grande centrotavola a forma di foglia in vetro Muranese, firma di Licio Zanetti, produzione anni
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Pair of Large Art Glass Cranes by Licio Zanetti for Murano Glass Studios
By Vintage Murano Gallery, Licio Zanetti
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous, absolutely stunning, pair of art glass cranes by Licio Zanetti for Murano Glass Studios
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Oscar Zanetti Murano Art Glass Iridescent Conch Shell Sculpture, Italy
By Oscar Zanetti
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Italian Murano art glass sculpture by Oscar Zanetti and dates from the 1950s. Signed on
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Vases
Materials
Art Glass
H 4.5 in W 10.75 in D 7.5 in
Scultura Lumaca in Vetro di Murano di Zanetti Licio anni 70
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Catania, IT
Scultura Lumaca di Licio Zanetti in Vetro di Murano anni 70
in perfette condizioni , firmata sotto
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mounted Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Scultura Cane in Vetro di Murano di Zanetti Licio anni 70
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Catania, IT
Scultura Cane in Vetro di Murano di Zanetti Licio anni 70
in perfette condizioni, senza
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mounted Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Translucent Handblown Murano Vase by Licio Zanetti
By Licio Zanetti
Located in New York, NY
Zanetti. Realized in handblown translucent Murano glass and suggestive of a stylized tear drop, the vase
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
H 16.5 in W 8 in D 3.5 in
Vintage Italian Pair of Murano & Brass Egret Sculptures
By Zanetti Murano
Located in North Miami, FL
A Rare set of TWO egrets made of hand blown clear and brown Murano glass and brass head and feet
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Licio Zanetti Murano Art Glass Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This art piece is signed by Licio Zanetti made of Murano art glass.
Category
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Murano Seagull Sculptures Birds
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Licio Zanetti
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
elegantly outstretched. Expertly hand-blown from pristine white Murano glass and set on a solid crystal base
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Sculpture with 24-karat Yellow Gold Flecks by Licio Zanetti
By Licio Zanetti
Located in New York, NY
embedded throughout the fish's body, as it sits atop an orbital base in translucent Murano glass with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
H 16 in W 14 in D 5 in
Italian Modern Great Bowl Licio Zanetti Design 1980 White Violet Round Form
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian modern great bowl Licio Zanetti design 1980 white violet round form.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
H 3.55 in W 20.48 in D 16.93 in
Exquisite Signed Murano Handblown Glass Toucan Sculpture
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Surfside, FL
hand blown Murano glass. The base is Hand signed with the signature "L Zanetti".
Licio Zanetti is from
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Exquisite Signed Murano Handblown Glass Toucan Sculpture
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Surfside, FL
hand blown Murano glass. The base is Hand signed with the signature "L Zanetti".
Licio Zanetti is from
Category
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
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- What is Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Murano glass is colorful art glass primarily produced on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy. Artisans produce a variety of Murano glass decorative objects, including vases, lamps, candle holders, figurines, bowls and wine glasses. Shop a selection of Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- Does Murano glass have markings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, Murano glass is typically marked. You will usually find the markings on the bases of pieces or in other inconspicuous areas. Generally, Murano glass will display a trademark and a maker's mark, indicating which shop produced it. In most cases, authentic Murano glass will not have the word "Murano" on it. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Murano glass.
- Does Murano glass break?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Murano glass can break. Generally considered very durable, Murano glass is still made of glass and it is susceptible to breaks if it’s improperly handled or dropped. Known as some of the best glass produced in the world, unfortunately it can still break. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- How is Murano glass marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024How Murano glass is marked varies. Some pieces feature a label, sticker or other mark that bears the name of the studio that produced them. Others may only have an artist's signature or be unmarked. However, Murano glass artisans rarely put the word "Murano" on their pieces, though you will often see the word on replicas. For assistance determining whether a particular piece is Murano, consult an expert appraiser or antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Murano glass.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano glass, from the Venetian island of Murano, is world-renowned for excellent craftsmanship and a wide variety of colors and decorations. The glassmakers of Murano use methods honed over centuries to create rich colors and designs by mixing different minerals during the process. Many examples contain gold and silver flecks inside the glass. You’ll find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is Murano glass made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Murano glass is made of a combination of materials. In most cases, artisans use a blend of silica, soda, lime and potassium to produce the colorful art glass. The mixture gets heated to a high temperature to melt it, so that glassblowers can form it into various shapes. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Murano glass.
- Where is Murano glass signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. To best determine if a Murano glass is authentic, look up the location of the factory found on the label. All authentic Murano glass is produced in Venice or Murano. Always purchase Murano glass from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a selection of authentic Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024Murano glass comes from Murano, an island located in the Venetian Lagoon to the north of Venice, Italy. Many people mistake the name Murano for that of a brand or company, but the term actually applies to glassware produced by a variety of makers. Fratelli Toso, Umberto Bellotto, the Salviati family, Ercole Barovier, Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini and Alfredo Barbini are just some of the glassblowers known for producing Murano glass. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Murano glass.
- How can I identify Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. Find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Can Murano glass be clear?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although Murano glass is usually brightly colored, there are a few varieties of clear Murano glass. Cristallo glass, which is achieved by a process of bleaching, is a type of clear Murano glass. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- Is Murano glass valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether Murano glass is valuable depends on a variety of factors, including the type of piece and its condition. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). A certified appraiser can help you determine the value and authenticity of a particular piece. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Murano glassware.
- Is Murano glass worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024Yes, many glass lovers believe that Murano glass is worth it. Murano glass is named for the Venetian island of Murano, where glassmaking has been practiced for centuries. The glass is made using a variety of artisanal processes and is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Every vintage Murano glass decorative object is unique. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and irregular shapes due to the freeform creation process. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in Murano glass is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find Murano glass and other art glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- Is Murano blown glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, Murano is blown glass. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Murano glassware from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano Aventurine is glass that has been decorated with a surface effect which resembles shimmering specks found in quartz. This technique was pioneered by Murano in the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find Murano glass products from top sellers around the world.
- Why is it called Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023It is called Murano glass because of its place of origin. During the 13th century, artisans on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy, became famous for producing colorful glassware. Find a range of Murano glass from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021There is no real difference between Venetian glass and Murano glass. While both Venetian glass and Murano glass come from Murano Island, Venice is a more popular location than Murano, hence it is called widely as Venetian glass. You can use both search terms to find the best piece for you on 1stDibs.
- Is Murano glass worth anything?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Yes, some Murano glass is worth something. Typically, antique pieces from the 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th centuries tend to be worth significantly more than 20th-century and contemporary glassware from Murano. Collectors frequently look for pieces made by particular artisans, such as Paolo Venini, Alfredo Barbini, Carlo Scarpa, Vittorio Zecchin, Lino Tagliapetra and Carlo Moretti. Others seek out pieces that display certain glassmaking techniques, such as filigrana, which gives glass a lace-like quality. The size, age, condition, type and style all contribute to the potential value of Murano pieces. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the valuation process. Find a large collection of Murano glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Murano glass does indeed have a pontil mark. Murano glass is individually blown in Venice, Italy, and the mark at the bottom is made by the rod used by the artisan when they shape the piece. Shop a collection of Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To tell if a Murano glass fruit is real, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. Use trusted online resources to determine if the maker's location is or was in Murano, in northeastern Italy. Seeing the word "Murano" on a glass decorative object doesn't mean that it is authentic. In fact, most genuine pieces won't show the word "Murano." Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. If you need assistance authenticating a piece, seek the help of a licensed appraiser. Shop a selection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022All Murano glass pieces are either hand-blown or mouth-blown in Murano, Italy. This will cause small imperfections like air bubbles or a Pontil mark. In addition, the glass master will leave his signature on the piece indicating its authenticity. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity. Shop authentic Murano glass pieces from 1stDibs.
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